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Centric Overload & Centrifugal Clutch
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Centric Overload & Centrifugal Clutch

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Boston Gear, part of Altra Industrial Motion, offers a wide range of power transmission products, including Centric Overload and Centrifugal Clutches, designed for torque and timing control in industrial applications.
Product Overview
Boston Gear provides various clutches such as electromagnetic, pneumatic, and mechanical options. Key products include Centric Overload Clutches for torque limiting and Centrifugal Clutches for soft start capabilities.
Key Products
  • Trig-O-Matic Overload Clutches: Known for mechanical torque limiting.
  • Varitorque Pneumatic Overload Clutches: Suitable for high starting inertias.
  • Model H Overload Clutches: Offers mechanical overload protection.
Features and Specifications
  • Available in various configurations for different industrial needs.
  • Torque ranges from 50 to 50,000 inch-lbs.
  • Features include zero backlash and bi-directional operation.
Applications
Used in packaging machinery, water treatment plants, and paper converting machines, with customization options available.
Customer Support
Extensive support through a technical team and distributor network.
Conclusion
Boston Gear continues to innovate in mechanical power transmission, providing durable clutches for industrial applications.
Features: Describes features of Centrigard and Trig-O-Matic Lite Overload Clutches, including corrosion-resistant housing and stainless steel limit switch plates.
Operating Principles: Trig-O-Matic Lite uses a roller detent style mechanism for torque transmission and automatic reset after overload.
Selection and Ordering: Guidelines for selecting clutches based on torque requirements and application needs, with a part numbering system.
Ratings and Dimensions: Specifications for different clutch sizes, including torque range and bore dimensions.
Mounting Arrangements: Suggested mounting arrangements for various applications, with custom drive layout assistance.
Model Comparisons: Compares Standard Model S and Fully Automatic Model F of the ORC Series, highlighting features like bi-directional operation.
Specifications: Detailed specifications for Trig-O-Matic Overload Clutches, including torque ranges and bore sizes.
Operating Principles: Clutches consist of a rotor and housing assembly, disengaging during overload.
Reset Mechanisms: Options for manual and automatic reset mechanisms.
Limit Switch Pin: Activates a limit switch to control electrical systems during overload.
Ordering Information: Includes series, size, model, type, torque range, and bore sizes.
Additional Features: Optional features like grease pack fittings and torque selector dials.
Charts and Tables: Provide detailed specifications for selecting the appropriate clutch model.
Specifications: Detailed specifications for ORC Series Model FJ and FR, including torque ranges and bore sizes.
One-Direction Option: Describes a one-directional clutch option for oscillating torque loads.
Custom Variations: Options for custom sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, and gears.
Limit Switch Layout: Typical layout for detecting overload conditions.
Features: Highlights features of H1600 Mechanical Overload Clutches.
Operating Principles: Focuses on the ball detent style overload release mechanism.
Selection and Ordering: Guidelines for selecting and ordering clutches.
Ratings and Dimensions: Detailed ratings and dimensions for various clutch sizes.
Overview: Specifications and guidelines for H1900 Overload Clutches, designed for the Waste Water Industry.
Specifications: Designed to protect mechanical systems from torque overloads.
Torque Adjustment: Adjustable by altering spring compression.
Ordering Information: Includes series, size, style, type, torque range, and bore size.
Installation and Operation: Installation guidelines and corrosion resistance features.
Maintenance and Tools: Emphasizes regular maintenance for long clutch life.
Applications: Suitable for wastewater treatment applications.
Specifications and Procedures: Guidelines for torque calculation, drive train analysis, and clutch size selection.
Clutch Styles and Sizes: Describes different styles and sizes of clutches.
Mounting and Limit Switches: Details on mounting arrangements and limit switch usage.
Performance and Ratings: Information on torque range and air pressure relationship.
General Information: Specifications for H2000 Pneumatic Overload Clutches.
Overview: Specifications and guidelines for Pneumatic Overload Disconnect Clutches and Varitorque Pneumatic Overload Clutches.
Specifications: Details for PDC and VOR Series clutches.
Operating Principles: Describes the mechanisms for torque transmission and disengagement.
Selection and Ordering: Guidelines for determining overload release torque and selecting clutch size.
Features and Benefits: Highlights precise torque control and corrosion resistance.
Overview: Specifications and guidelines for Varitorque Pneumatic Overload Clutches and Centric Centrifugal Clutches.
Specifications: Torque calculation formula and selection chart.
Procedures: Steps for determining drive torque and selecting bore size.
Standards and Recommendations: Guidelines for pressure regulators and limit switches.
Data and Charts: Includes selection chart and air pressure figure.
Additional Information: Features and operating principles of Centric Centrifugal Clutches.
Conclusion: Comprehensive guide for selecting and installing clutches.
Overview: Specifications and guidelines for centrifugal clutches.
Specifications: Lists clutch sizes, bore dimensions, and horsepower ratings.
Types of Clutches: Describes different types of centrifugal clutches.
Operational Principles: Explains the working mechanism of centrifugal clutches.
Load Classifications: Categorizes clutches based on load types.
Selection Method: Guide for selecting the appropriate clutch.
Horsepower Tables: Provides horsepower ratings for different clutch models.
Overview: Specifications and guidelines for NLS® Centrifugal Clutches.
Specifications: Lists models with bore sizes and horsepower ratings.
Procedures: Selection method for choosing clutch models.
Standards and Recommendations: Guidelines for high-speed applications and idle speeds.
Key Data from Tables: Measurements for each clutch model.
Good Practices: Recommendations for dynamic balancing and installation.
Overview: Specifications and guidelines for Sure-Grip Bushings.
Specifications: Lists types of bushings with bore sizes and keyseat dimensions.
Procedures: Instructions for selecting and ordering clutches.
Standards and Recommendations: Bore tolerances and keyway dimensions.
Key Data from Tables: Bore sizes and service factor loading recommendations.
Critical Information: Importance of selecting the correct bushing and clutch location.
Overview: Information on power transmission products and services by Boston Gear.
Key Sections:
  • Product Offerings: Over 20,000 products and custom solutions.
  • Rotary Drive Products: Comprehensive line of gears and accessories.
  • High Precision Planetary Gearheads: Designed for servomotors.
  • Worm, Helical, and Bevel Gear Drives: Range of enclosed gear drives.
  • Global Presence: Products marketed in over 70 countries.
  • Online Tools: BostSpec2™ product configurator.
Contact Information: Details for various locations and brands.
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Altra Industrial Motion All Customer Service phone numbers shown in bold Couplings Heavy Duty Clutches and Brakes Overrunning Clutches Warner Electric Ameridrives Couplings Wichita Clutch Formsprag Clutch Electromagnetic Clutches and Brakes Mill Spindles, Ameriflex, Ameridisc Pneumatic Clutches and Brakes Overrunning Clutches and Holdbacks Gear Couplings Wichita Falls, TX - USA 1-800-964-3262 Bedford, England +44 (0) 1234 350311 For application assistance: 1-800-348-0881 – Press #2 Twiflex Limited Marland Clutch St Barthelemy d’Anjou, France +33 (0) 2 41 21 24 24 Precision Electric Coils and Electromagnetic Clutches and Brakes Columbia City, IN - USA 1-260-244-6183 Matrix International Electromagnetic Clutches and Brakes, Pressure Operated Clutches and Brakes Brechin, Scotland +44 (0) 1356 602000 New Hartford, CT - USA 1-800-825-6544 Inertia Dynamics Spring Set Brakes; Power On and Wrap Spring Clutch/Brakes San Marcos, TX - USA 1-800-458-0887 Bibby Turboflex Disc, Gear, Grid Couplings, Overload Clutches Chambersburg, PA - USA 1-888-829-6637– Press #5 For application assistance: 1-888-829-6637 – Press #7 General Purpose Disc Couplings San Marcos, TX - USA 1-888-449-9439 Ameridrives Power Transmission Universal Joints, Drive Shafts, Mill Gear Couplings Warner Linear Linear Actuators Huco Dynatork Precision Couplings and Air Motors Hertford, England +44 (0) 1992 501900 Chambersburg, PA - USA 1-800-829-6637 Roller Ramp and Sprag Type Overrunning Clutches and Backstops Industrial Clutch Pneumatic and Oil Immersed Clutches and Brakes Stieber Clutch Overrunning Clutches and Holdbacks Elastomeric Couplings Linear Products Caliper Brakes and Thrusters Gearing Belted Drives and Sheaves Boston Gear Enclosed and Open Gearing, Electrical and Mechanical P.T. Components TB Wood’s Belted Drives For application assistance: 1-888-829-6637 – Press #7 Bauer Gear Motor Engineered Bearing Assemblies Geared Motors Esslingen, Germany +49 (711) 3518 0 Somerset, NJ - USA 1-732-469-8770 Kilian Manufacturing Engineered Bearing Assemblies Nuttall Gear and Delroyd Worm Gear Worm Gear and Helical Speed Reducers Lamiflex Couplings Flexible Couplings, Bearing Isolators, and Coupling Guards For information concerning our sales offices in Asia Pacific check our website www.altramotion.com.cn www.bostongear.com 701 Carrier Drive Charlotte, NC 28216 - USA 704-588-5610 Fax: 704-588-7181 BOSTON GEAR Centric Overload & Centrifugal Clutches Electromagnetic Clutches and Brakes Centric Overload & Centrifugal Clutches Solutions To T

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Boston Gear Altra Industrial Motion Boston Gear Boston Gear is a global supplier of quality power transmission products to most major industrial markets. With unparalleled delivery programs and superior customer service, the power transmission consumer, distributor and OEMs who demand the best, count on Boston Gear. Boston Gear provides an extensive off-the-shelf product offering of more than 20,000 products combined with the ability to custom engineer unique solutions when required. Products are designed to perform in an unlimited array of industrial applications from unit handling to food processing...

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Boston Gear Centric Clutch Products Table of Contents

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Boston Gear Centric Clutch Products Centric Clutch History Since 1948, Centric Clutch has been manufacturing Centrifugal Clutches for a wide range of industries. Designed as a means to connect power in a drive train with soft start or delay capabilities, Centric’s centrifugal clutch was the industry’s first overload protection device with repeatable performance. Capitalizing on the need for a dependable and repeatable torque limiter, Centric produced the TrigO-Matic Overload Release Clutch, the original single position, mechanical torque limiting device. Customer requests for a simple cost effective...

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Boston Gear Centric Clutch Products ORC SERIES MODEL F Pages 26-33

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Boston Gear Centric Clutch Products Quick Selection Guide Boston Gear Overload Clutches Spring Loaded Mechanical Torque Limiters Model Packaging Packaging Packaging Packaging Packaging Packaging Packaging Washdown Wastewater Duty Duty Duty Duty Duty Duty Duty Duty Duty ORC-F ORC-SA ORC-SB ORC-SP ORC-SM HOR Torque +-10% Repeatability +-10% +-10% +-10% +-10% +-10% +-10% +-10% +-10% Reset Type Shut down mechanism Free wheeling Fully Fully Fully Fully Semi- Manual Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Reset Plate style Plate style Plate style Pin style automatic reset automatic reset...

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Boston Gear Overload Clutches Centrifugal Clutches Pneumatic Torque Limiters Centrifugal Clutches

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Centrigard ™ Overload Clutch Centrigard ™ Overload Clutch Centric products have long been known as the most durable overload clutches on the market. Today we have added a maintenance friendly clutch that provides zero backlash. This clutch will be ready to limit the transmitted torque no matter if the overload jam is once a year or many times per day. Features • Compact design with fewer components • Widest torque range in its class: 50 to 1,200 in. lbs. • Fully automatic reset • Roller Detent • Bi-directional single position clutch • Hardened components rated for thousands of overloads • Maximum...

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Clutch Size Refer to page 96 for a complete list of bore codes. (1) Square Key, (2) Flat Key See ORC1 coupling on page 22 for misalignment limits. Minimum Acceptable Plate Sprocket Mounts

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Trig-O-Matic Lite Mechanical Overload Clutches LOR Series Section Contents

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Trig-O-Matic Lite Overload Clutches LOR Series Features •  Simple cost-effective design •  Bi-directional operation •  Single position reset •  Reliable limit switch actuating plate •  Easy torque adjustment •  Maximum torque limit stop •  Through shaft or end shaft mounting •  Large bore capacity •  Bored to size •  Torq/Gard interchange Operating Principles The LOR Series Trig-O-Matic Lite is an automatic reset, roller detent style clutch. It was designed to be cost-effective without sacrifice to accurate and dependable disconnect protection for mechanical equipment. Refer to Figure 1. Torque...

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